Soups
Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup
Score
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7 points Salt 2.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points Sugars 5 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better soups
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Chicken tortilla soup Pacific · 16.3 oz Less salt · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Organic Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup Pacific Foods · 10.5 oz Less salt · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Tortilla Soup Amy's · 14.2 oz/403 g Less salt Score 99 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Chicken Noodle Soup Kroger · 14.5 oz/411 g Less salt · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Smart Chicken Smart Chicken · 16.9 oz/479 g Less salt · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
- Corn oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 2.2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Protein 11 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 54 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Salt | 2.2 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 g)
Ingredients
- chicken stock
- white chicken meat
- tomatoes
- onions
- corn
- green bell peppers
- red bell peppers
- tortilla chips
- tomato paste
- roasted poblano peppers
- roasted pasilla peppers
- roasted red bell peppers
- roasted green bell peppers
- roasted jalapeño peppers
- garlic
- lime juice
- cilantro
- salt
- spices
- corn oil
Label text, as published
chicken stock, white chicken meat, tomatoes, onions, corn, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, tortilla chips, tomato paste, roasted poblano peppers, roasted pasilla peppers, roasted red bell peppers, roasted green bell peppers, roasted jalapeño peppers, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt, spices, corn oil
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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